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Maintenance
Making a Backup CompactFlash® (CF) Card
6.5 Making a Backup CompactFlash® (CF) Card
As a preventive measure, it is always a good idea to create a backup of the ETHOS™
programming on a (CF) card. The CF can be used to restore the scan tool in the event of a
catastrophic failure. Use the following procedure to create a bootable backup CF card.
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To create a backup CF card:
1.
Select
Tools
from the ETHOS™ menu.
2.
Select
Backup to CF
from the toolbar.
3.
Remove the right handgrip from the scan tool to access the CF card slot.
4.
Install a CF card into the CF card slot.
5.
Press
Y/
a
to start the software backup.
Follow any additional screen instructions to complete the backup.
a. Press
Y/
a
to confirm and proceed when the screen reads “Continue?”
b. Press
N/X
to cancel and exit when the screen reads “Abort?”
NOTE:
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Be patient, creating the backup CF takes some time.
6.
Press
N/X
to exit when prompted.
Once the backup is complete, leave the CF card in your ETHOS™. The backup CF stores
the tool programming as well as your saved data, so it is a good idea to backup on a
regular basis.
7.
Replace the right handgrip and your ETHOS™ is ready to use.
6.6 Restoring from a CompactFlash® (CF) Card
The following procedure can be used to restore the scan tool software after a catastrophic
failure, providing you previously created a bootable backup CF card.
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To restore the scan tool program:
1.
Connect the AC/DC Power Supply to the scan tool and an electrical outlet.
2.
Remove the right handgrip from the scan tool.
3.
Insert the backup CF card into the card slot on the scan tool.
4.
Simultaneously hold down the
Y/
a
and
N/x
buttons, then press the
Power
button to open
the Service Menu.
5.
Select
Disk Utilities
from the Service Menu.
6.
Select
Restore from CF
from the Disk Utilities Menu.
7.
When prompted, press
Y/
a
to restore FAT partition.
8.
When “Done” displays, press the
Power
button.
9.
Press
Y/
a
to confirm and shut down the scan tool.